Parenting Therapists in Asheville, NC

Do you take care of everyone but yourself? Do your intimate relationships, parenting , career goals, and life in general suck away your mojo? When life feels so demanding that you can't keep up, how do you find your way back to center? Maybe you're struggling not to fight with your partner or children. Maybe you're scared of "not letting anyone down." Maybe the thought of conflict makes you want to throw up. Maybe you have no idea who you are or what you want, but you're ready to explore how you got here. It's not too late to salvage your relationships— or your own sense of self and wellbeing.

I believe in the wisdom of our own unfolding and in the power of the therapeutic relationship to provide safe space for deep inner listening and healing. Whether you are seeking counseling because of acute pain, are feeling stuck, or long to uncover your greatest avenue for growth, I welcome the opportunity to partner with you and provide a container as we work towards your goals. My purpose is to help my clients live more connected and authentic lives, lives which are in integrity with who you truly are.

Dr. Ulrich is using the latest technology to provide a new way to support separated or divorced parents navigating their separation for the best interest of their children including co- parenting therapy and parenting coordination. Using secure video conferencing, Dr. Ulrich assists parents and families in navigating their current environments in a healthy, adaptive manner to minimize further conflict or trauma. Dr. Ulrich also provides remote parent coaching for a wide range of child problems and specializes in parenting support for developmental trauma, reactive attachment disorder, and adoption/foster care families.

I have been working with children and families for the past 15 years, and am passionate about empowering parents to respond to their children’s behaviors in a way that honors their development, fosters connection and builds emotional intelligence. With children, the most impactful changes happen in the context of their primary relationships, so I focus my practice on teaching the parent to be knowledgeable in what is happening in their child's brain when they become rigid, defiant, and hijacked by big feelings and how they can connect, teach, and regulate. As parents, we have more power than we think, and children shift when we do.

My areas of focus include: mindfulness, trauma, adolescence, family systems, parenting and co- parenting relationships, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, stress management, existential matters, and personal growth.

My clients are struggling in some aspect of parenting , whether it’s with a child, teen, or young adult. They often feel that they have tried to find resolution, but they are still experiencing distress and despair. Their experience may be one of feeling frequently triggered or overwhelmed with their child. Some clients have a conflictual relationship with their child, others maybe dealing with transition, and some parents are experiencing aspects of grief and loss. They are coming to therapy to get some relief, some guidance, and some healing.

I offer counseling for a variety of mental and emotional health issues, as well as general life, growth, and relationship topics. I believe counseling is a mutual relationship between counselor and client, in which we work together to reach your goals and desired outcomes - whether those are specific and measurable, or simply an increased level of comfort, authenticity, and satisfaction. I provide a safe environment where you can be open and honest and feel comfortable being yourself. I want you to experience true respect and positive regard when we are together. I work with adults, couples, children, and adolescents.

I look at your concerns in the context of your childhood experiences, your current family and your life environments. These patterns repeat themselves. People pick up on cues that communicate what you expect out of them and what they expect out of you. These patterns are no accident, you create them! The good news is you can change them! You are like a magnet, and I help you identify what you're attracting and we change your patterns of attraction to healthy ones. It takes practice, but it can be done, and it will affect the rest of your life!

I specialize in supporting female-identifying individuals and parents preparing for or experiencing life changes both big and small. You felt like you had things figured out and were cruising along, or you eagerly anticipated welcoming a new baby. Then you realized that you’re feeling drained, on edge, overwhelmed, you're wasting time on mindless distractions, and have lost sight of the parent you are or wanted to be. Or maybe you noticed your relationships with others started to become strained, angry, or distant. I can support you in figuring out what’s causing those feelings and how to get back to who you once were… only better!

Welcome! I specialize in counseling for children (ages 2-12) addressing mental health concerns related to anger, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, disruptive behaviors and interpersonal conflicts with others. I also specialize in counseling for parents and caregivers addressing concerns related to parenting , behavior management, and strained family relationships.

I am currently accepting teen and adult clients via telehealth. Staying true to ourselves may be one of the hardest but most important tasks we encounter as we mature into adults. Family, social needs, achievements, anxiety, depression, and many other factors often get in the way of our ability to express ourselves in our fullest capacity. During our time in counseling, you will get to know your truest self, and practice expressing yourself authentically with curiosity and mindfulness.

I specialize in helping adults and children of all ages with anxiety, depression, behavior problems, attachment issues, social learning problems, oppositional behaviors, ADHD and issues of inattention, Austism spectrum behaviors, and developmental and learning disorders. I also help parents who need support and parenting coaching around attachment, bonding, discipline, limit setting,managing behaviors, support with IEPs. For the early intervention part of my practice, I see parents and young children with issues around separation anxiety, lack of self soothing, self harming, attachment with parents, and developmental delays (language, gross motor, social emotional development, etc.)

Let’s face it – being a human can be tough. Life transitions happen and can be scary, sometimes shaking us to our core. Helping you work through your past, present, and planning for a brighter future is where I come in. Even if it doesn’t always feel like it, you're in the driver’s seat of your own life. With that realization comes responsibility but also power. It's my life’s joy to empower others to create the life that they've always envisioned for themselves. Trauma has a way of repeating itself across generations, sometimes despite our best efforts. By reaching out, you're about to make the first step in ending negative cycles.